Theodore Sturgeon

Also known as E. Waldo Hunter, Ted Sturgeon, Edward Hamilton Waldo

American speculative fiction writer (1918–1985)

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Theodore Sturgeon was an American author, best known for his work in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. He also wrote scripts for Star Trek: The Original Series. Some of his works have been adapted for the screen, including as episodes for the 1985 Twilight Zone series.

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Key facts

Born: Edward Hamilton Waldo , ( 1918-02-26 ) February 26, 1918, New York City , U.S.
Died: May 8, 1985 (1985-05-08) (aged 67), Eugene, Oregon , U.S.
Pen name: E. Waldo Hunter
Relatives: Peter A. Sturgeon (brother)
Occupation: Fiction writer critic
Period: 1938–1985
Genre: Science fiction fantasy horror mystery western literary criticism
Subject: Science fiction (as critic)
Notable works: More Than Human " Microcosmic God " I, Libertine "Slow Sculpture"
Notable awards: Hugo Nebula

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Theodore
Family name: Hamilton
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Staten Island
Place of death: Eugene
Occupation: journalist
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Religion: atheism
Notable work: Amok Time
Genre: fantasy

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date of birth: 1918-02-26
date of death: 1985-05-08
birth name: Edward Hamilton Waldo
manner of death: natural causes
pseudonym: E. Waldo Hunter
cause of death: pneumonia
sexual orientation: heterosexuality
start of work period: 1938-00-00
name in native language: Theodore Sturgeon
nickname: Ted
writing language: English language
Commons category: Theodore Sturgeon

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Encyclopedic overview

Sturgeon's "The Perfect Host" was the cover story in the November 1948 Weird Tales An early version of Sturgeon's first novel, The Dreaming Jewels, was the cover story in the February 1950 issue of Fantastic Adventures Sturgeon's novella The Incubi of Parallel X was the cover story in the September 1951 Planet Stories Sturgeon's novella Granny Won't Knit took the cover of the May 1954 Galaxy Science Fiction, illustrated by Ed Emshwiller

Theodore Sturgeon (/ˈstɜːrdʒən/; born Edward Hamilton Waldo, February 26, 1918 – May 8, 1985) was an American author of primarily fantasy, science fiction, and horror, as well as a critic. He wrote approximately 400 reviews and more than 120 short stories, 11 novels, and two scripts for Star Trek: The Original Series.

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